U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Dentist-Oral Surgery and Maxillofacial Surgeon
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Decatur, Georgia, United States, 30089
Dentist-Oral Surgery and Maxillofacial Surgeon
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provided pay range This range is provided by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $280,000.00/yr - $400,000.00/yr
Summary This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available.
The Oral Maxillofacial Surgery dental officer serves as a practicing dentist who performs a full range of professional dental procedures in connection with the treatment of commonly encountered dental diseases or dental health problems requiring standard corrective, restorative, or preventive measures.
Duties
The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Dentist provides quality patient care in collaboration with other health care professionals.
The incumbent will perform specific duties within his/her approved scope of practice.
The Dentist should be proficient in all aspects of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery and limited general dentistry procedures.
Other duties and responsibilities include - but are not limited to: Conducting oral and radiographic examinations of the oral cavity and its adjacent tissue and structures.
Diagnosing pathological or irregular oral conditions.
Ordering and interpreting diagnostic measures - such as radiographic images - other imaging - models etc.
Completing dento-alveolar surgery - including simple surgical and complex exodontia, pre-prosthetic surgery, bone grafting, sinus and ridge augmentation, vestibuloplasty and implant placement procedures.
Arranging for patient consultation, work-up, admission, medical/dental specialty and inter-disciplinary care, completion of surgical procedures, and providing post-operative and follow-up care of patients with illnesses, injuries and disorders of both the functional and aesthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial regions.
Completing oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures including but not limited to treatment of facial traumatic injuries/facial fractures.
Treatment of pathological conditions such as benign cysts/tumors, orthognathic surgery, biopsy procedures and Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) surgery.
Adhering to safety, health, and infection control standards, and demonstrating knowledge in the use and reprocessing of Reusable Medical Equipment (RME).
Other related duties as assigned.
Leadership: Serves as Program Manager of the oral surgery section in the dental department.
Acts as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for complicated care in the community Oral & Maxillofacial treatment plans.
Consults with Prosthetics - OR - Sterile Processing Service (SPS) - Health Technology Management (HTM) and Pharmacy regarding the needs of the oral surgery section.
Assists in Joint Commission and other survey readiness.
Assists in ensuring that the National Patient Safety Goals are met.
Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday - 7:00am-4:30pm (subject to change based on agency needs).
Telework: Not Authorized. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized. EDRP: Not authorized.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Government Administration
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Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provided pay range This range is provided by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $280,000.00/yr - $400,000.00/yr
Summary This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available.
The Oral Maxillofacial Surgery dental officer serves as a practicing dentist who performs a full range of professional dental procedures in connection with the treatment of commonly encountered dental diseases or dental health problems requiring standard corrective, restorative, or preventive measures.
Duties
The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Dentist provides quality patient care in collaboration with other health care professionals.
The incumbent will perform specific duties within his/her approved scope of practice.
The Dentist should be proficient in all aspects of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery and limited general dentistry procedures.
Other duties and responsibilities include - but are not limited to: Conducting oral and radiographic examinations of the oral cavity and its adjacent tissue and structures.
Diagnosing pathological or irregular oral conditions.
Ordering and interpreting diagnostic measures - such as radiographic images - other imaging - models etc.
Completing dento-alveolar surgery - including simple surgical and complex exodontia, pre-prosthetic surgery, bone grafting, sinus and ridge augmentation, vestibuloplasty and implant placement procedures.
Arranging for patient consultation, work-up, admission, medical/dental specialty and inter-disciplinary care, completion of surgical procedures, and providing post-operative and follow-up care of patients with illnesses, injuries and disorders of both the functional and aesthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial regions.
Completing oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures including but not limited to treatment of facial traumatic injuries/facial fractures.
Treatment of pathological conditions such as benign cysts/tumors, orthognathic surgery, biopsy procedures and Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) surgery.
Adhering to safety, health, and infection control standards, and demonstrating knowledge in the use and reprocessing of Reusable Medical Equipment (RME).
Other related duties as assigned.
Leadership: Serves as Program Manager of the oral surgery section in the dental department.
Acts as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for complicated care in the community Oral & Maxillofacial treatment plans.
Consults with Prosthetics - OR - Sterile Processing Service (SPS) - Health Technology Management (HTM) and Pharmacy regarding the needs of the oral surgery section.
Assists in Joint Commission and other survey readiness.
Assists in ensuring that the National Patient Safety Goals are met.
Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday - 7:00am-4:30pm (subject to change based on agency needs).
Telework: Not Authorized. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized. EDRP: Not authorized.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Government Administration
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